http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/125873.aspxMon, 23 Jan 2012 18:22:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125873Mary Beth AdomaitisWhile early literacy skills are important for a child's growth, there are some who question whether we are forcing our kids to read too early. Some intense early intervention programs make promises about teaching even babies to read. Is that really reading? How young is too young to start learning? How Children Learn to Read Typically, ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/60326.aspxFri, 30 Dec 2011 21:53:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:60326Patricia GableWouldn’t it be great to be perfect? No wrong answers on tests. Never anyone to correct your mistakes because you wouldn’t make any. This book would be “perfect” to use in January when we make our New Year’s resolutions, at the beginning of the school year, or even after parent-teacher meetings. A Quick Book Summary...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/126797.aspxTue, 06 Dec 2011 13:57:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126797Linda M. Rhinehart NeasAs classrooms become more multicultural, the need to provide students with a holistic view of the world becomes more important. Ramadan, a sacred time of year for Muslims, is a month long observance. This Ramadan lesson plan gives ideas and activities to teach students about this holy time. Ramadan So, when is Ramadan? A month-long observance of fa...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/126795.aspxMon, 05 Dec 2011 20:57:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126795Janelle CoxMartin Luther King Jr. was an American hero and civil rights leader that changed our world. Have your class honor this hero by creating activities and crafts that reinforce what he stood for: respect and tolerance. Martin Luther King Jr. was an African-American hero who stood for respect, impartiality and tolerance. He was a civil rights leader...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/media/p/126767.aspxThu, 01 Dec 2011 21:06:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126767Linda M. Rhinehart NeasThis hand out gives students the names of the days and months in English and Arabic, along with the Arabic definitions.http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/126771.aspxSat, 26 Nov 2011 09:54:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126771Sylvia CochranEnlisting debate as a teaching strategy is as applicable in the K-12 classroom as it is in college. There is no need to greatly alter your tried and true teaching methods&#59; augmenting them with lively discussion times actually flows quite naturally – if you lay the groundwork. Why Critical Thinking Matters The teaching methods currently em...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/126701.aspxTue, 22 Nov 2011 19:53:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126701Trent LorcherTelling students to think critically and use evidence to make logical conclusions is often met with blank stares. Staging a high school debate that forces them to think critically and use evidence to draw decisive conclusions is often met with enthusiasm. Why Debate? Classroom debates allow students to practice critical thinking skills and publ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/126692.aspxTue, 22 Nov 2011 01:49:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126692Tracey BleakleyIf you are teaching your primary grade students about holidays celebrated in winter, like Christmas, Las Posadas and Hanukkah, you'll want to be sure to include a Kwanzaa lesson. This lesson plan will introduce your students to this week-long holiday, celebrating the African-American heritage. A Wonderful WInter Holiday Kwanzaa is a non-religio...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/126676.aspxMon, 21 Nov 2011 16:30:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126676Donna CosmatoUse this collection of lessons, tips, and resources to help you teach students of any grade level about the discipline of economics. You can use them as standalone resources or modify them to suit your needs. As adults, we are often confused or baffled by the ups and downs of the stock market or the economy. If understanding economics is so challen...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/media/p/126650.aspxSat, 19 Nov 2011 01:43:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126650Tracey BleakleyCut each page and half, arrange the pages into a book and staple. Have the children illustrate the symbols of Kwanzaa as part of your Kwanzaa lesson.http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/2942.aspxThu, 17 Nov 2011 18:55:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2942tstylesThe issue of too little or too much homework at the elementary level can be completely avoided if teachers simply stop giving homework altogether. Intrigued by this concept? Learn what a homework-free classroom could do for you and your students. The Homework Myth By the time I read Alfie Kohn's amazing book The Homework Myth , I was already in...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/126635.aspxThu, 17 Nov 2011 08:33:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126635Wendy FinnIf you think back to when you learned history at school you are likely to think of tattered textbooks and dull blackboard presentations from your teacher. Our collection of lesson plans for teaching history to high school students makes sure that learning is both considered and fun. Teaching high school history is never an easy undertaking -- &quot...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/62438.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 18:45:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:62438Noreen GunnellWho was Alexander the Great? A question that's not easy to answer. Alexander was loved by some, hated by others, and feared by many. This lesson covers key facts about Alexander the Great. Introduce this enigmatic character to your class. Who were the Macedonians? This is a question with more than one answer, but one that must be consid...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/62233.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 18:34:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:62233Elizabeth Stannard GromischNow that the class has gone over the basic anatomy of the brain, it's time to teach them the different functions for the parts of the brain. This lesson plan explains what each part of the brain does by going over the four lobes of the brain, the cerebellum and the brain stem. Once the basic anatomy of the brain has been taught, the next lesson...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/126612.aspxTue, 15 Nov 2011 22:38:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126612Janelle CoxThe middle school years are not easy for students, and are not easy for instructors to teach either. Dealing with all of the hormones, gossip and high expectations people have on the students, it's not an easy feat. Discover strategies, tips and lessons to get you though teaching the seventh grade. Teaching seventh grade can be very rewarding a...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/62004.aspxMon, 14 Nov 2011 16:31:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:62004Elizabeth Stannard GromischTeaching a class about neuroscience? Then start with a lesson on the parts of the brain! This lesson plan goes over teaching basic brain anatomy and includes different activities that can be done in the classroom. When teaching the different parts of the body, you cannot forget the brain — the control center of all bodily functions. Explain...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/126479.aspxTue, 08 Nov 2011 22:20:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126479Noreen GunnellCultures throughout time have developed separate yet similar mythologies. Teaching mythology can be an opportunity to discover this through exciting literature, poetry, and art work. It need not be a memorization drill of gods, goddesses, and their individual attributes. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Norsemen share a common cultural charact...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/65067.aspxTue, 08 Nov 2011 20:13:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:65067Donna CosmatoLet's look at some important vocabulary words from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and try a fun activity to teach them. This is a great classroom activity, but you can also use the word bank as a homework handout or study guide. A copy to download is included. Preparing Your Lesson Timeframe/Grade Level: This lesson is designed fo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/media/p/126470.aspxTue, 08 Nov 2011 16:15:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126470Laurie PatsalidesHere you will find a fraction pie pattern which corresponds with the lesson, Thanksgiving Math Fun: Let's Make Fraction Pies by Laurie Patsalides.http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/media/p/126464.aspxTue, 08 Nov 2011 00:46:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126464Laurie PatsalidesFind a pattern of a gingerbread man as well as the sentences: Run, run, as fast as you can! You can't catch me! I'm the Gingerbread Man! This download corresponds with the lesson plan called, You Can't Catch Me! A Story Map Lesson for Kindergarten